A couple with lifelong links to Lyme Regis have been recognised with a prestigious national tourism award after more than 30 years of welcoming visitors to their seafront holiday cottage

A town council is running for a prestigious award that highlights its dedication to the area and its residents

Two Dorset coastal walks have been named among Britain's best pub walks

Here is the hidden history behind the mysterious riverside tower visible from Gosling Bridge in Lyme

Kingston Russell House near Long Bredy, Dorset, has been chosen as Norland Park in the new Sense and Sensibility movie starring Daisy Edgar-Jones

From Anne Boleyn to Olympic Glory: The Remarkable Story of the Bullens will be shared at a talk in Charmouth

A village hall providing a space for the young and old in Bridport has been awarded a generous grant to help keep the facilities going for years to come

DESPITE fears about Artificial Intelligence use Dorset Council says the technology has already started to build a more efficient workforce, freeing up capacity to provide better services.

Georgina Patricia McLeary failed to stop a number of times when asked by police as she drove from Beaminster to Bridport, driving through a red light at a pedestrian crossing before hitting a kerb.

Residents near Came House, Dorchester, are being advised of a short wedding fireworks display on Saturday, September 26

Dorset Council has responded after a long-awaited meeting about a dangerous Bridport road was postponed

Author and storyteller Martin Maudsley will launch his new children's book Monsterlogica with a live illustrated storytelling show at Oxenbury's Yard in Bridport

A new film based on the Resident Evil video game series, and a new stop-motion animated film from Aardman Animations are among other films in Dorset cinemas

A wellness centre, a swimming pool and scenic lodges have been planned to replace the site of a former historic hotel in Lyme Regis

A MAN has been arrested after 'large quantities' of suspected drugs were discovered at a home in Bridport.

A Dorset marine conservation success story was highlighted in Parliament by West Dorset MP Edward Morello during a debate on protecting the nation's seas.

A TOP-RATED west Dorset tourism business is asking to retain a conservatory which provides extra space for its restaurant and bar.

Works by David Hockney, Dame Laura Knight, Duncan Grant and Eileen Agar from a private family collection will feature in a Busby Auctioneers sale in Bridport

Finalists have been announced for the annual Dorset Tourism Awards, celebrating the best of the county’s tourism and hospitality sector.

Parents and carers are being encouraged to book places on a free six-week programme at Bridport Library

Food legends, political heavyweights, and literary stars will gather this November, as the Bridport Literary Festival returns with its largest programme to date

Bournemouth actor Charles Smith stars alongside screen veterans in new spy thriller Knightfall

The Great British Bake Off returns on September 22, with 12 budding bakers entering the tent for the show's 17th series.

Running from September to April, the scheme is open to students in Years 10 to 13.

A man who was wanted in connection to domestic violence has been found after searches

A MAN has been arrested after a woman was left injured during an assault in Bridport

A motorbike has been stolen during a garage burglary in west Dorset

Dorset Council spent more than £2.3 million repairing potholes across the county during the last financial year, newly released figures show

PLANS for solar panels in the Dorset National Landscape area close to Martin Clunes' west Dorset home have won the backing of Beaminster Town Council.

A Dorset reader says that attacks on RNLI volunteers are 'obscene'

A meeting is to be held in a village discussing ways to tackle flooding following chaos that was caused last year in west Dorset

Dorset Council announces temporary road closures across Lyme Regis, Chideock, South Perrott and Bridport for essential works in September. Check diversions.

One highlight for us was The Vietage by Anantara from Danang to Quy Nhon.

Heavy traffic is causing delays on the A35 with drivers being encouraged to plan ahead of time

We received a report at 2.17pm on Tuesday September 15, 2026 of a two-vehicle road traffic collision at the junction of the A3052 and Timber Hill in Lyme Regis.

A pantomime group has announced that it is holding auditions for a new show

A reader has spoken out in support of RNLI volunteers, arguing that lifeboat crews deserve respect and thanks rather than abuse.

A community centre in Dorset is celebrating its 10th birthday with an open day packed full of activities for all ages this weekend

Award-winning saxophonist Simon Spillett will perform at the Electric Palace in Bridport on Saturday, September 26, at 2pm, joined by the Ronnie Jones Trio.

A talk on the history of hats is set to raise funds for Bridport's Millennium Green on September 17.

HMRC is sending 311,000 letters to people who could be missing Home Responsibilities Protection, with successful claims averaging £8,000 in pension arrears.

The Government said the feature is designed to be faster and more secure than traditional passwords.

A35 Main Street both ways partially blocked, queueing traffic due to obstruction on the road near The George Inn

Part of the road in Bridport town centre is to close this month for gas works

People have been warned not to approach a wanted man as a police search is underway

The Dorset village of Thorncombe, which sits close to the Dorset, Devon and Somerset borders, once belonged to Devon

The community in Bridport is rallying around in support of an arts centre that is up for sale in town

This rewarding walk begins at Martin Down and includes a forgotten hill fort

A hidden underground passage linking a vicarage and pub was discovered beneath a road in Toller Porcorum, Dorset

A Bridport reader has backed a recent letter about feeding seagulls, arguing it's 'anti-social behaviour'